Property description
A well- presented detached property, situated in the popular village of Haworth. This property is spacious and has been finished to a high standard whilst retaining many period features. It is within easy reach of the village centre with its selection of shops, local boutiques and pubs. The property also boasts stunning views from all rear-facing rooms across the village of Haworth and the countryside beyond and would suit a variety of potential buyers.
Viewing is essential to fully appreciate this beautiful family home.
Accommodation briefly comprises:
Lower Ground Floor:
Stone steps leading down to
Original coal cellar with wood storage:
Utility/Laundry room:
This room was originally the keeping cellar, with plumbing for automatic washing machine, radiator, Door leading out to the rear garden.
Bike store/Multi use room:
Potential for extending to make shower area/wet room. Storage space.
Games / Hobby room:
A large useful room with built in original cupboards, door leading out to rear garden. Radiator.
The whole area of the lower ground floor has excellent potential to change to a variety of uses, including Teenage den/Granny flat (subject to planning permissions).
Ground Floor:
The Grand original front door leads into a large entrance hallway, with radiator.
Lounge:
Large, spacious room with windows facing the front and rear of the property displaying the fantastic views to the rear. Victorian feature fireplace with coal fire, original tiled inset with mahogany wood surround and complementary tiled hearth. Radiator.
Dining Room:
Large room with window overlooking front of the property, Pine fire surround painted in white with white tiled hearth, housing the gas fire. Feature alcoves to either side. Radiator.
Access through to:
Kitchen:
With a range of light oak base and wall units including wine rack. Hygena electric oven, mocha coloured gas hob with extractor over, Marble speckled effect work tops. Mocha sink and drainer unit, small window and additional large window overlooking the rear of the property and those spectacular views. Integrated spotlights, cream vinyl flooring. Plumbing for dishwasher and space for fridge.
Stairs leading to:
Landing
With beautiful feature stained glass window, wooden turning staircase.
Master Bedroom:
A large light room with windows overlooking the front and side of the property, feature cast iron original fireplace. Access to loft. Radiator.
En-Suite:
A lovely light room with white Victorian style three piece suite, comprising of low level WC, Heritage large hand wash basin with keuco mirrored cupboard above. Chrome corner quadrant shower enclosure with Bristan chrome shower. Beige marble effect tiles with contrasting border, grey checked vinyl flooring, deep storage cupboard housing the hot water cylinder, Integrated spotlighting. Window overlooking the rear of the property with views out to Haworth.
Bedroom Two:
A double room with windows overlooking the front of the property. Radiator.
Bedroom Three:
Another double room with windows overlooking the rear of the property, showcasing the amazing views. Radiator.
Study:
A useful room with windows overlooking the front of the property, built in shelving/ book case.
Radiator.
Family Bathroom:
Three piece white Heritage Victorian style suite comprising of low level wc, heritage hand wash basin and panelled bath with shower over, mirrored bathroom cabinet, contrasting wall tiling, vinyl flooring. Radiator.
Outside:
To the front of the property is a paved area allowing off road parking for two cars, a small garden area with a variety of plants and shrubs.
To the rear of the property is a lovely enclosed garden consisting of lawn area and patio, with exceptional views across to Haworth.
Please note: The windows to the rear of the property are UPVC double glazed; (excluding the stained glass landing window) however to the front of the property the windows are wooden framed single glazed.
Ivy Cottage A Short History of Its Beginnings
The house was completed in 1876 having been built for the six sisters of the local Townsend family, all of whom worked in Haworth's booming textile industry. At the time it would be considered to be very unusual for six women to be granted a mortgage to build a house but build it they did for the sum of £240, with the help of the Keighley and Craven Benefit Building Society.
In the 1881 Census the Townend sisters were resident in their new home at 67 New Road Side, Brow, which was the original address of the property. Over the years it is thought that all the sisters either left the house or married with the exception of Christiana and Suzy. Both continued at the house and by the time of the 1901 Census they had been joined by a cousin and two nephews, again all working in the local textile industry. In the same census it was noted that Suzy was now deaf, hardly surprising given the nature of her work in a clattering weaving shed.
Christiana died in November 1916, leaving Suzy who lived on until August 1935, having lived in Ivy Cottage for 59 years. The house then passed to a Percy Ogden, a schoolteacher, for £360. How monetary values have changed!
Ivy Cottage A Short History of Its Beginnings
The house was completed in 1876 having been built for the six sisters of the local Townend family, all of whom worked in Haworth's booming textile industry. At the time it would be considered to be very unusual for six women to be granted a mortgage to build a house but build it they did for the sum of £240, with the help of the Keighley and Craven Benefit Building Society.
In the 1881 Census the Townend sisters were resident in their new home at 67 New Road Side, Brow, which was the original address of the property. Over the years it is thought that all the sisters either left the house or married with the exception of Christiana and Susey. Both continued at the house and by the time of the 1901 Census they had been joined by a cousin and two nephews, again all working in the local textile industry. In the same census it was noted that Susey was now deaf, hardly surprising given the nature of her work in a clattering weaving shed.
Christiana died in November 1916, leaving Susey who lived on until August 1935, having lived in Ivy Cottage for 59 years. The house then passed to a Percy Ogden, a schoolteacher, for £360. How monetary values have changed!
Schools:
Haworth primary school : 0.5 miles
Oakbank secondary school : 1.6 miles
Parkside secondary school : 2.0 miles
OWNER OPINION
We moved to Ivy Cottage from Bradford just before Christmas in 1987, having been seduced into purchasing by the fantastic view of Haworth and surrounding countryside from the back windows of the house. The view is a constantly changing panorama, the more so as the seasons roll by. Equally, guests who have stayed in the back bedroom, have always commented on the privilege of waking up to this amazing view.
Property Features :
- Beautiful Family Home
- Ensuite
- Period Features
- Gas Central Heating
- Private Driveway